California Supreme Court and Court of Appeal published (citable) opinions.
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Ventura Harbor Restaurant Associates v. Ventura Port Dist. CA2/6
This appeal involves the interpretation of article XIII C and article XX, section 22 of the California Constitution.1 Article XIII C prohibits local governments from imposing a tax without voter approval. Article XX, section 22 provides that the state “shall have the exclusive ri…
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Marriage of Martinez & Camou CA2/2
In this marital dissolution case, appellant Claudia Z. Martinez (Martinez) stipulated to a bifurcated trial on the validity of a premarital agreement. Despite this stipulation and her participation in several trial setting conferences, she waited nearly eight months to invoke her…
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P. v. Garner CA3
After the parties submitted their supplemental briefs, we granted the District Attorney of San Joaquin County’s application to file an amicus curiae brief “to address matters not fully examined by the parties’ briefs.” In their brief, amicus curiae argues that defendant’s sentenc…
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P. v. Brim CA1/2
Defendant Jermaine Brim boarded a BART train and got into a physical fight with another passenger, Oliver Williams. The fight lasted some five minutes, and during it Williams drew a knife and attempted to stab Brim. The fight continued and eventually Brim gained control of the kn…
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P. v. Sacco CA2/4
His investigation revealed the following. Post 13 was receiving mail that had already been opened, and believed it was not receiving “all of the revenue that it was due.” Members of Post 13 suspected Sacco was behind these issues. Post 13 occupied the top floor of a building on N…
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Damak v. Super. Ct. CA4/3
* * * After failing to receive any response from Satraj Hospitality LLC, Sangita Khanna, and Sanjeev Khanna (defendants) to a variety of propounded discovery, or any communication from their counsel concerning it, self-represented Aziz Damak filed motions to compel. In addition t…
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In re B.L. CA3
Oct 5, 2022
Because mother’s sole claim challenges compliance with the ICWA, we limit the background summary to ICWA related facts and procedure unless otherwise relevant to the issue on appeal. The minor was removed from mother’s sole custody after the Agency filed a dependency petition pur…
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Disability Services Corp. v. Butterfield CA2/4
Apr 5, 2022
These consolidated appeals concern two competing lawsuits brought in the name of a nonprofit charitable organization, Disability Services Corporation (DSC). The cases arise from a struggle between two rival factions of DSC’s board of directors (board) to control the corporation. …
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Dickerson v. Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitati
Apr 5, 2022
Plaintiff, a prison inmate, brought this action against the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and its personnel, alleging defendants failed to initiate the process to have him considered by the trial court for a recall of his sentence and resentencing under Pena…
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Disability Services Corp. v. Butterfield CA2/4
Apr 5, 2022
These consolidated appeals concern two competing lawsuits brought in the name of a nonprofit charitable organization, Disability Services Corporation (DSC). The cases arise from a struggle between two rival factions of DSC’s board of directors (board) to control the corporation. …
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Disability Services Corp. v. Butterfield CA2/4
Apr 5, 2022
These consolidated appeals concern two competing lawsuits brought in the name of a nonprofit charitable organization, Disability Services Corporation (DSC). The cases arise from a struggle between two rival factions of DSC’s board of directors (board) to control the corporation. …
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Disability Services Corp. v. Butterfield CA2/4
Apr 5, 2022
These consolidated appeals concern two competing lawsuits brought in the name of a nonprofit charitable organization, Disability Services Corporation (DSC). The cases arise from a struggle between two rival factions of DSC’s board of directors (board) to control the corporation. …
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Disability Services Corp. v. Butterfield CA2/4
Apr 5, 2022
These consolidated appeals concern two competing lawsuits brought in the name of a nonprofit charitable organization, Disability Services Corporation (DSC). The cases arise from a struggle between two rival factions of DSC’s board of directors (board) to control the corporation. …
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Disability Services Corp. v. Butterfield CA2/4
Apr 5, 2022
These consolidated appeals concern two competing lawsuits brought in the name of a nonprofit charitable organization, Disability Services Corporation (DSC). The cases arise from a struggle between two rival factions of DSC’s board of directors (board) to control the corporation. …
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Disability Services Corp. v. Butterfield CA2/4
Apr 5, 2022
These consolidated appeals concern two competing lawsuits brought in the name of a nonprofit charitable organization, Disability Services Corporation (DSC). The cases arise from a struggle between two rival factions of DSC’s board of directors (board) to control the corporation. …
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Disability Services Corp. v. Butterfield CA2/4
Apr 5, 2022
These consolidated appeals concern two competing lawsuits brought in the name of a nonprofit charitable organization, Disability Services Corporation (DSC). The cases arise from a struggle between two rival factions of DSC’s board of directors (board) to control the corporation. …
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Disability Services Corp. v. Butterfield CA2/4
Apr 5, 2022
These consolidated appeals concern two competing lawsuits brought in the name of a nonprofit charitable organization, Disability Services Corporation (DSC). The cases arise from a struggle between two rival factions of DSC’s board of directors (board) to control the corporation. …
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Disability Services Corp. v. Butterfield CA2/4
Apr 5, 2022
These consolidated appeals concern two competing lawsuits brought in the name of a nonprofit charitable organization, Disability Services Corporation (DSC). The cases arise from a struggle between two rival factions of DSC’s board of directors (board) to control the corporation. …
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Disability Services Corp. v. Butterfield CA2/4
Apr 5, 2022
These consolidated appeals concern two competing lawsuits brought in the name of a nonprofit charitable organization, Disability Services Corporation (DSC). The cases arise from a struggle between two rival factions of DSC’s board of directors (board) to control the corporation. …
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Disability Services Corp. v. Butterfield CA2/4
Apr 5, 2022
These consolidated appeals concern two competing lawsuits brought in the name of a nonprofit charitable organization, Disability Services Corporation (DSC). The cases arise from a struggle between two rival factions of DSC’s board of directors (board) to control the corporation. …